Buyer

Northern Air Systems • Rochester, NY

10d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Buyer to support purchasing operations for an HVAC manufacturing facility. The Buyer sources materials and components, manages supplier relationships, monitors inventory levels, and ensures materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining competitive costs.

The role involves purchasing raw materials, HVAC components, parts, and supplies; reviewing material requirements, inventory, and production schedules; creating and monitoring purchase orders; communicating with suppliers; negotiating pricing and terms; coordinating with internal teams; resolving supplier issues; maintaining purchasing records; and identifying improvements to supplier performance and purchasing processes.

The ideal candidate is dependable and proactive, builds strong supplier relationships, manages purchasing activities efficiently, and helps ensure the production team has the materials needed to meet customer demands.

Requirements

• Previous purchasing or buying experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of inventory management and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, HVAC components, parts, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Review material requirements, inventory levels, and production schedules to determine purchasing needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries.
• Communicate with suppliers about pricing, lead times, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to help control costs and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Work with production, engineering, inventory, and receiving teams to prevent material shortages.
• Resolve supplier issues involving late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and material quality.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in the company's ERP or purchasing system.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and purchasing processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed